Mississippi – A pale layer of frost glistens on rooftops and windshields this morning as cold air settles across Jackson and much of central Mississippi. Temperatures dipped into the mid-30s, creating a crisp start to the day and a reminder that December’s chill is now firmly in place.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, areas of frost will linger through early morning before sunshine returns. Highs will climb to near 58°F, but the air stays dry and cool. Drivers heading out before sunrise should allow extra time to defrost vehicles and watch for slick spots on shaded or elevated surfaces.
Friday brings another calm, sunny day with highs near 66°F, offering a brief warm-up before a weekend pattern shift. By Saturday evening, a 50% chance of rain develops as a weak front passes through, followed by a notable cool-down into Sunday. Gusty north winds will push temperatures into the low 40s by afternoon, and wind chills may feel even colder.
The early-week outlook stays seasonably cool, with mostly clear skies and morning lows in the 20s and 30s — a preview of the South’s first real winter push as Arctic air expands east.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 66°F, low 45°F.
- Saturday: 50% chance of rain, high 64°F, low 37°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 44°F, low 22°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 56°F.
